Meatballs and Marinara USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
An old-fashioned recipe that is still a big hit. Ground beef, rice, and marinara sauce unite to make a delicious lunch or supper.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup vegetable
1½ oz eq meat
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
2.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Quantity
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Quantity
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Quantity
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Quantity
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce

Quantity
 

  • 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 - Egg, fresh, large
  • 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and water. Cover. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the microwave. Fluff with a fork. Allow rice to cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg with a whisk or fork.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, egg, cooked rice, onion powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix.
  • Divide meatball mixture into 12 even portions (1 oz each). Roll into meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef and eggs.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, add marinara sauce. Cover. Heat marinara sauce for 2 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave. Stir.
  • Serve 2 meatballs with ¼ cup sauce. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Meatballs and Marinara USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
2 meatballs and ¼ cup marinara sauce.
Calories
150
Total Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
439
mg
19
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
10
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
0
g
0
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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The CHEF TIPS:
  • Contains eggs. Worcestershire sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional meal that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
Yield / Volume